STUPID TOYOTA ELECTRIC HUBS

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Tue May 01, 2007 3:58 pm

WEL I HAVE GOT PROBLEM WITH MY HUBS AGAIN :evil:

... I HAVE PULLED THEM APART AND CLEANED THEM I HAVE MANAGED TO GET ONE MOTOR GOING BUT ONLY WHEN U DISENGAGE THE HUBS(IT DOES NOTHING WHEN U ENGAGE THEM) THE OTHER ONE DOES NOTHING AT ALL. HAS ANYBODY GOT ANY IDEAS. IF NOTHING ELSE WORK I THINK I WILL HAVE A TALK TO OLD BLUE AND GET THE MANUAL ONES :roll:

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:18 pm

get the manual hubs :wink:

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:20 pm

I think its actually cool to be able to lock/unlock the hubs inside, but its probably easiest to get them converted to manual so you dont have more probs.

Steve_t647 · Post by **Steve_t647** » Tue May 01, 2007 4:37 pm

Hate to say this but I went iffroad with someone with electric hubs and I would prefer to get dirty and know they are in or out.

He had so many problems with them he gave up and went manual. If it only goes one way then the relay controlling the polarity of the motor may be the issue (+ - to - + to change lock unlock)

well I know what I mean anyway but I suggest loking for manual hubs and if you have to keep clean get a 1 liter water bottle to wash hands after.

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:15 pm

If they run one direction and not the other, i would say that its not in the hubs, but more in the relays.
If you remove the hubs, and useing a light tester , check that your got power to the copper strips on the slip rings.
Remember that you need to put the test light across the copper rings, not to earth.
You need to get the light to glow when you push the hub lock button, and release it.
It should glow for about 3+ seconds.
Hope it helps.

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:18 pm

Turoa said there is a thread on here which shows how to bolt a hilux stud on and then asian hubs easily, which is what i'm looking at doing

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:26 pm

Yes, but you would need to buy and fit the complete assembley. starting from the stub axles out to the freewheel hubs.
Cheaper to just convert your own electric hubs to manual.$150.00

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Tue May 01, 2007 5:44 pm

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... pic&t=4900

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Tue May 01, 2007 6:35 pm

how far do i have to pull them apart? have got the 6 torx srews out do i have to take the next part off aswell or just as far as i have so far

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 6:47 pm

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 6:51 pm

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:03 pm

Just go as far as removing the hub body, this allows you to check the slip ring.
NOTE, If you need to remove the slip ring, tap the ends of the torx screws with a flat ended pin punch, a few times, then try to losen them.
Don't get to harsh with them.

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:16 pm

cheers old blue, i shall go have a look... well maybe tomorow in he daylight. what parts would i need to send you for you to do the manual mod

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:21 pm

Just send the end caps and the main bodys,any more will put it over the 5kg and cost more to freight.

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Tue May 01, 2007 7:32 pm

cool, well if this doesnt start working again i will be in touch

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Tue May 01, 2007 8:55 pm

just went out and pulled one apart and found this. that one wire(the white one) has been rubbing on something and had been half worn through it was also full of shit so cleand a bit off with wd40

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 9:42 pm

Both wires need to be tucked in behind the centre pin, as in a crossed over configeration.
Apply 12v to the carbon brushs and see if the motor turns, then reverse the polarity , the motor should reverse.

wjw · Post by **wjw** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:06 pm

Kaney... if you want my old hubs let me know!

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Tue May 01, 2007 10:12 pm

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Wed May 02, 2007 9:03 am

wjw wrote:Kaney... if you want my old hubs let me know!

factory hubs or manuals

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:42 pm

i have played around with them for a bit. and have got tem both goin- one that the bush stuck in the plastic bit the othe was a bit greasy and full of shit. so i have now got them both goin again

. one gasket is shot. is it better to get another gasket or would gasket goo be ok to use?

oldblue · Post by **oldblue** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:56 pm

Dn't use RTVs, just get a Gaskett (end cap)
Part No 43531-60031
about $6.00 each from Toyota

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Wed May 02, 2007 2:08 pm

outer gasket part number = 43531-60031
inner gasket part number = 43422 - 60060 :lol:

5.97 +gst

kaney · Post by **kaney** » Wed May 02, 2007 6:58 pm

well i horght i had it right. but know im not sure. i have got the motors running right but something must be sticking so will try again tomorow lol